Stretch Introduction to Algebra A Stretch Introduction to Algebra A covers the same topics as Introduction to Algebra A, but at a more methodical pace (22 two-hour classes versus 16 ninety-minute classes). Topics covered include exponents and radicals, linear equations and inequalities, ratio and proportion, systems of linear equations, factoring quadratics, complex numbers, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Required Text: Introduction to Algebra

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Schedule

Summer 2016

This course will be offered in Summer 2016. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available.

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes May 30, July 4, or September 5.

Who Should Take?

Students are ready for this class if they have mastered arithmetic with fractions, decimals, percents, negative numbers, and integer exponents. Most students who have completed a typical Prealgebra course are ready for this course. Our Stretch Introduction to Algebra A course covers the same syllabus as our Introduction to Algebra A course.
AoPS Stretch courses are designed for high-performing students who seek a more gradual pace than our regular courses offer. Our Stretch Introduction to Algebra A consists of 22 two-hour classes, compared to 16 ninety-minute classes in Introduction to Algebra A. Each Stretch class features an instructor-led component that highlights the week's central concepts, followed by a student-led session in which students apply these concepts to more challenging problems.
Students wishing to cover the material in this course at a more rapid pace should consider Introduction to Algebra A.
Please note: Our Algebra sequence will likely not match up exactly with your school's. Most students who have completed a Prealgebra course are ready for this course. This course covers much of the algebra of a typical honors Algebra 1 course, some of the content of an honors Algebra 2 course, and some additional material not taught in most standard curricula. Visit our Recommendations page for help in choosing the right class.

Lessons

Lesson 1	Follow the Rules
Lesson 2	Fractional Exponents and Radicals
Lesson 3	Expressions and Variables (Part 1)
Lesson 4	Expressions and Variables (Part 2)
Lesson 5	Linear Equations
Lesson 6	More Variables
Lesson 7	Linear Equations with Two Variables
Lesson 8	Word Problems and Linear Equations with Several Variables
Lesson 9	Ratio
Lesson 10	Percents and Proportion
Lesson 11	Proportion and Rate Problems
Lesson 12	Common Errors and Challenging Problems
Lesson 13	Introduction to Graphing Lines
Lesson 14	Using Slope and Finding Equations
Lesson 15	Introduction to Inequalities
Lesson 16	Graphing Inequalities
Lesson 17	Quadratic Equations and Factoring
Lesson 18	Quadratic Equations and Roots
Lesson 19	Factorizations: Squares of Binomials and Difference of Squares
Lesson 20	Rationalizing Denominators and Special Factorizations
Lesson 21	Complex Numbers
Lesson 22	Completing the Square and the Quadratic Formula

Required Textbook

Introduction to Algebra By Richard Rusczyk A thorough introduction for students in grades 6-9 to algebra topics such as linear equations, ratios, quadratic equations, special factorizations, complex numbers, graphing linear and quadratic equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, functions, polynomials, exponents and logarithms, absolute value, sequences and series, and more! VIEW DETAILS

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